All articles by George Nott – Page 3
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NewsTesco trials in-aisle avocado ripeness scanner
‘The scanner will enable shoppers to choose the avocado that is right for them’
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Comment & OpinionStart with the Customer: an essential text on customer experience
Peter Cross’s book is full of practical advice on understanding the modern customer
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NewsDeliveroo targets mid-week family meal market with ‘Family Dinneroo’
Family Dinneroo offers ‘a convenient alternative for parents looking to reduce the mental and physical load of weekday family mealtimes’
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NewsF1 designer’s ‘invisible door’ boosting Hanlon’s Gala beer cave sales
Hanlon’s Gala said it had sold 35% more beer in July this year compared to July 2024, before the AirDoor was installed.
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NewsAsda trialling AI cameras to monitor availability
The supermarket is in the early stages of a trial of the Focal Systems cameras, which it has installed in five stores
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NewsWaitrose trials AI smart trolley system in UK first
The system takes the form of a handlebar-like device that shoppers clip on to a regular trolley
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Comment & OpinionThe Cinema Chefs: podcast duo examine Pulp Fiction’s menu
Chefs Clara Park and Jenn de la Vega slice and dice the food of famous films
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InterviewsHelloFresh CEO Philip Doran on problem-solving, preferences and popularity
The highs of pandemic-driven demand are behind it, but HelloFresh’s UK CEO believes it can still offer solutions for time-poor shoppers
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NewsCo-op launches ‘wave phone to become a member’ feature on ESLs
Once tapped or waved in proximity of the ESL, the phone’s NFC reader can immediately load a URL directing customers to the Co-op membership webpage
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NewsWyke Farms using AI to analyse birdsong as bellwether for biodiversity
The dairy player is partnering with ‘nature-tech’ company Chirrup.ai on a three-year pilot project
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NewsAmazon facing class action for ‘artificially inflating prices’
The Association of Consumer Support Organisations is commencing proceedings on behalf of 45 million UK consumers
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NewsHealth and wellness retailer Healf launches virtual store with Deliveroo Hop
Healf’s range will be stocked and delivered from Deliveroo’s network of Hop dark stores
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NewsGlitch denies Deliveroo riders customer tips
‘We sincerely apologise to riders who were impacted by this,’ said Deliveroo
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NewsGousto campaign aims to ‘steal supermarket share’ as it claims model ‘is broken’
The ‘traditional grocery model is ‘broken’,’ the recipe box company said
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are plastic bags making a comeback – and how to stop it?
Online and rapid deliveries are being blamed for a rise in single-use bag sales. Technical fixes and easy wins could reverse the increase, say experts
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NewsFake Tesco Labubu Dubai chocolate sandwich creator warns ‘gap closing’ between AI fakes and genuine NPD
A mock-up image of a Tesco Finest Dubai Chocolate Labubu Angel Hair Sandwich went viral this week, with many taking the creation at face value
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NewsTikTok Shop targets challenger brands in B2B campaign
The ‘Be Iconic on TikTok Shop’ campaign aims to drive growth among SMEs
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat food and drink will the UK grow as temperatures rise?
Climate change is reshaping what we grow and where we grow it — raising opportunities but also threats as to how we can keep feeding ourselves
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NewsJust Eat Takeaway acquisition gets regulator green light
Just Eat Takeaway’s €4.1bn acquisition by Dutch investment group Prosus now has ‘all regulatory clearances’ required to close the deal
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NewsAsda launches e-commerce insights platform for brands
Asda Xpert ‘represents a major step forward in the evolution of e-commerce category management’